Start a new webmaster forum possible?

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Do you think is wise to start a new webmaster forum, even there are tons out there.

I'm thinking long term and not for quick money.

Any input are welcome.
#forum #start #webmaster
  • Profile picture of the author topcoder
    You can do it, you just need to get a good handful on 10 members.

    Then make up accounts and post silly questions like..

    1) What is cloaking?
    2) How do you get back-links?

    Then those real members answer those easy questions.

    As long as you allow signatures - people will post to promote their brands.

    You can also try to buy a webmaster forum, there are a lot of dead ones, just make the owner an offer maybe they will say yes.
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  • Profile picture of the author jipolis7
    Forum or a Blog both good ideas. Depends on what you prefer and how much time you will commit on these.
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  • Profile picture of the author CenTex Hosting
    Anything is possible. As long as you have great content people will always migrate to it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mapperkids Lee
    Thank for the input, I know it is not a easy to get a forum kick off the ground, but I plan for long term anyway.

    The next question is which software I should use, use the free one like phpBB to test out the water first, if all good then convert it to paid one like xenforo or just pay $140 at the beginning.

    Thanks,
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  • Profile picture of the author topcoder
    Xenforo is good also look at IPB and vbulletin
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